Lariat honda



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LARIAT HONDA Filed oc't'. 26, 1945 HERBERT H. GRUND,

Patented Jan. 28, 1947 l E UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE LARIAT HONDA Herbert H. Grund, Fishtail, Mont.

Application October 26, 1945, Serial No. 624,839

2 Claims.

This invention relates to a lariat honda, and more particularly to such a device characterized by split means, whereby the same may -be readily released after an object is caught by a rope, and particularly adaptable for practice roping.

A primary object of the invention is the p-ro` vision of an improved lariat honda split at its upper extremity, and comprised of relatively resilient material, whereby the exertion of any pressure thereon, as by the rope when an object 1is caught, will permit the same to readily reease.

A further object of the invention is the provision of an improved honda particularly adaptable for practice roping, whereby an object may be lassoed by a rope or the like, and may be substantially automatically released when any pressure is exerted on the lariat.

Still another object of the invention is the provision of such a device which will be sturdy and durable in construction, reliable and eflcient in operation, and relatively simple and inexpensive to manufacture, assemble and utilize.

Other objects will in part be obvious, and in part be pointed out as the description of the invention proceeds, and shown in the accompanying drawing wherein there is disclosed a preferred embodiment of this inventive concept.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a side view, partially in elevation, and partially in section, of one form of .honda embodying features of the instant inventive concept.

Figure 2 is a front View, partially in elevation,

and partially in section, of the device disclosed in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken substantially on the line 3--3 of Figure 2, as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrows.

Figure 4 is a top plan View, partially broken away, of the device disclosed in Figures 1 to 3, inclusive.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the several views of the drawmg.

Having reference now to the drawing, the honda of the instant invention is comprised of an enlarged substantially cylindrical portion I provided interiorly with a socket II, in which is secured the extremity of a rope or lariat I2. Extending upwardly from the tubular socket portion I0 are a pair of'arcuate arms I3, which terminate in juxtaposition to each other to form a slot I4 at the top of the device. The arms I3 are preferably comprised of suitable resilient ma..

terial, such as a plastic, as for example, the phenolic resin type, and have imbedded centrally thereof arcuate leaf springs Ipreferably comprised of steel or the like, and so designed as to enhance the resiliency of the arms I3, as Well as reinforce and strengthen the same. The springs I5 are provided with extending extremities I6 which extend downwardly into the sides of the socket portion I0 on opposite sides of the rope I2.

The arcuate arms I3 provide interiorly thereof an aperture I1, through which a rope is adapted to pass, and are beveled at their juncture with the socket portion I0, as indicated at I8, to provide a smooth friction surface over which the rope may slide.

As best shown in Figure 4, the extremities of the slot I4 transversely are beveled, as at 20, to permit the ready and facile passage of a rope therethrough, when pressure is exerted thereon, as'by lassoing for capturing an object, such as an animal.

From the foregoing the operation and method of use of the device should now be readily understandable. The opposite end of the rope I2 is passed through the aperture I'I, to form a lasso or lariat. In utilizing the device, it will be readily understood that the lariat is cast in the conventional manner, but that when the device surrounds an object, as for example, the neck of an animal, and pressure is exerted thereon, the resilient arms I3 with their reinforcing springs I5 separate to enlarge the slot I4 to permit the passage of the rope I2 therethrough, thus releasing the object lassoed.

From the foregoing it will now be seen that there is herein provided an improved honda, which serves satisfactorily to retain the rope, or the lariat, or the like, during the roping operation, but which, through its resilient and slotted construction, is adapted to release the object immediately upon the exertion of pressure against the honda, whereupon the lariat may be reassembled and utilized repeatedly for practice throws as may be desired.

From the foregoing it wi11 now be seen that there is herein provided an improved device accomplishing all the objects of this invention and others, including many advantages of great practical utility and commercial importance.

vSince many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as many modications may be made in the embodiment hereinbefore shown and described, it is to be understood that all matter herein is to be interpreted merely as illustrative and not in a, limiting sense.

Iclaim:

1. A honda for lariats and the like comprising a split eye of relatively heavy resilient material with a shank having a rope holding socket in the outer end thereof, said eye portion formed of two outwardly extending ngels with the ends thereof curved inward to a common point on a centrally disposed line passingrtlhrough the said shank, the ends of said iingers being in abutting relation apparently completing the said eye.

2. A honda vfor lariats and the like comprising a split eye of relatively heavy resilient material 4 with a shank having a rope holding socket in the outer end thereof, said eye portion formed of two outwardly extending nger-s with the ends thereof curved inward to a point on a centrally disposed line passing through the center of said shank, the ends of said fingers positioned in abutting relation apparently completing the said eye, and resilient members imbedded in said fingers with the ends thereof spaced from the ends said socket.

HERBERT H. GRUND. 

